Daphne Caruana Galizia Aftermath: Malta’s Attorney General is set to appeal Yorgen Fenech’s acquittal in the 2017 journalist murder case, potentially triggering a retrial, as Caruana Galizia’s family renews calls that “all branches of the State” must not let murder go unpunished. Press Freedom & Accountability: PN MPs again demand full implementation of the Daphne inquiry recommendations five years on, while Labour pushes back on Opposition “insults” toward institutions and insists on “measured and responsible” respect for the judicial process. Ministerial Remarks Spark Backlash: Culture Minister Malcolm Paul Agius Galea’s comments after the verdict—suggesting caution about whether Daphne was killed because of her work—draw fresh condemnation from the PN and the Institute of Maltese Journalists. Procurement Scrutiny: St Vincent de Paul’s €250,000 hospital publicity spend is questioned after irregular direct orders were issued around the launch timing, involving firms with common owners. Demography Focus: President Spiteri Debono used the State of the Nation to spotlight Malta’s fertility crisis and the role of IVF in recent births. Governance & Services: Family doctors can now prescribe four more government-funded medicines, aiming to cut referrals and ease pressure on hospitals. International Watch: A US-Pentagon-backed Venezuela oil deal elevates Alejandro Betancourt—previously investigated for PDVSA-linked money laundering—raising questions about what changed in Washington. Local Life: Ġnien il-Larinġ opens in Ħal Lija, turning a development site into a community garden.